Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
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Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT
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Harbor Springs, MIStation Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 65°F

Tue
H: 84°F
L: 66°F

Wed
H: 84°F
L: 64°F

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 59°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 104 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:05 PM
Moonset: 9:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 PM - 10:24 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:31AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:31 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Actual temperatures of 90 to 95 degrees expected. Heat index values between 97 and 103 expected. Overnight temperatures Monday night will struggle to get below 75 degrees. The hottest conditions are expected away from the immediate lakeshores. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 11:22AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:22 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 3:38PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 99. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 12:30PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 12:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 12:30 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:31AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:31 AM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Actual temperatures of 92 to 98 degrees expected. Heat index values between 97 and 104 expected. Overnight temperatures Monday night may struggle to get below 75 degrees. The hottest conditions are expected away from the immediate Lake Huron shore. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...More heat is expected Tuesday, with potential for high temperatures to approach or exceed 100 degrees. Additional Heat Advisory headlines are likely in some places.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:05 PM
Moonset: 9:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 PM - 10:24 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 2:09 PM
Moonset: 10:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:49 AM - 4:19 AM1:39 PM - 4:09 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:25 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 10:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:50 AM - 5:20 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
10:05 PM - 11:35 PM6:53 AM - 8:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:25 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 10:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:29 PM - 11:59 PM8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:24 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 PM
Moonset: 11:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
